UBIT SECURITY ALERT, 02/19/2014

Phone Based Phishing Scam 2-9-2014

There are reports of people being cold-called by someone
claiming to be from UB. This person states that your computer is
compromised and you need to follow their instructions to fix it.
They are seeking to gain control of your computer and/or UBIT
account.

Voice Call Scam

There have been reports of cold calls being made to people
affiliated with UB. The caller claims to be from "the computer
department at UB", informs you that your computer is compromised
and asks that you turn on your computer and perform some tasks.
These tasks are intended to help them break into your computer as
well as steal your credentials.

Hints:

The caller ID shown for the number is not a UB number

UB will never ask for your password

The call may be made to your personal (home/cell) phone
number

I already followed their instructions. What should I do?

Immediately change your UBIT password, and any other passwords
on accounts you access from the device you used when following
their instructions.

Consider the device to be compromised and have your IT support
examine it (for UB owned/supported equipment) or if it is a
personal device, take it to have it professionally
serviced.